compiled macro, hit SHIFT+ESC and run code before exiting

[jpuziano]

Hi Marcus and everyone,

I have a compiled macro that communicates with a server.

I'm using the default key combination SHIFT+ESC to terminate the compiled macro however I'd like to execute a bit of code immediately prior to exiting to tell the server that the user has terminated the macro.

Yes, I could use some other key combination that when hit would run my code and then exit... but I'd prefer to stick with SHIFT+ESC because my compiled macro runs in the background and all the user sees is a systray icon to let them know its running. When the user hovers the mouse over the systray icon, the tooltip "SHIFT+ESC to Exit" appears which reminds the user what keys to hit if they want to exit.

Is there any way to do this? If not, can this be added?

The ability to change the systray icon tooltip would also provide a solution - is there any way to do that? If not, can this be added?

Thanks for any replies and take care

[JRL]

I haven't tried it but it seems that you could put a key_down OnEvent> line in the script using VK27 (esc) with a shift modifier (1) then compile with Shift+Esc disabled and you'd have most of what you're looking for.

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OnEvent>Key_Down,VK27,1,Quit

SRT>Quit
  MDL>Do something before exiting
  Exit>0
END>Quit

See help for AddTrayIcon> to do the custom icon part of your request. See Rain'sMouse Cursor Monitor for "how to" a sample.

[Rain]

Use APP_TITLE to change the tooltip in a compiled exe.

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Let>APP_TITLE=Custom Tooltip
mdl>Tooltip is now "Custom Tooltip"

[jpuziano]

Hi JRL and Rain,

I just wanted to thank you both... between your two replies, I think I'll have what I need (and if not, I'll post again).

Take care